The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

First of all, what exactly is The Omnivore's Dilemma? According to the author, there is a national confusion about knowing exactly where our food comes from and what propels us to choose one food over another.

If you are quite busy throughout the day, you might grab some fast food, a boxed meal, or something from a can. Convenience is key. This book does not argue if processed food is good for us; we all know the answer to that. It does, however, try to trace the food chain to find out where it all comes from. If you enjoy the TV show “Inside the Factory” on BBC, you will undoubtedly like this.

So, where does the book start? A farm, no doubt. Yes, but the crop of choice is used in almost anything and everything you can possibly imagine. Your food, your car, the textiles you walk on, and it can even be traced to the book cover you are holding in your hand.

This magical crop is